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From 'In The Huddle' ( subscribe here ), Carl and Jason dive right into the wild finish between the Patriots and Raiders before turning their attention to what Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals did to Tom Brady over the weekend and try to project what the Bengals might do come playoff time.

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ), Matt and James discuss the injury to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, what that does for AJ Brown and Devonta Smith the next few week, and if it takes him out of the NFL MVP conversation. They turn the conversation to the Washington Commanders and specifically Jahan Dotson's big play tendencies. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip aro...

While the officiating was a major story, the Commanders have plenty to point the fingers at themselves about with their gut-wrenching loss to the New York Giants. Taylor Heinicke and company could only muster 12 points and Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are looking squarely at Scott Turner as the main culprit why. The guys hypothesize what went wrong, including why Brian Robinson didn't get more...

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), Danny Parkins discusses the controversial plays in the Giant's victory, the biggest failure of the season for New England, the Lions may be the luckiest team in the league and more!

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), Andrew and Danny look at which NFC East not named the Eagles can make the playoffs, if Kevin O'Connell is a good coach, if there should be coaching changes in New England and more!

Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions: First Stephen asks us what the likelihood is of Heinicke coming back next year and whether would you bring back Carson Wentz. Craig says that you kind of have to stay with He...

Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions: First Stephen asks us what the likelihood is of Heinicke coming back next year and whether would you bring back Carson Wentz. Craig says that you kind of have to stay with He...

Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions: Tom asks the guys what Benjamin St. Juste could bring to the defense in regards to defensive variance/process. Logan says that having defensive variance is more a symbol of l...

Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions: Dennis asks: What are the biggest keys to a win (NOT a tie) on Sunday against the Giants? Logan says that one of the big ways to knock the Giants off their game is to go up a...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ) - Faraz & Zach go over their running back rankings for the first week of the playoffs, including Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, James Conner, Zonovan Knight and more. Is Jonathan Taylor due for a 2-touchdown game? Is Isiah Pacheco set up for a little breakout against Houston? Can you trust Travis Etienne? Also, what to make of the Seattle, Was...

Given the Commanders bye week, Logan and Craig start out the show by talking about Philadelphia's 48-22 victory. The guys say that despite the resounding difference in score, it wasn't an easy start for the Eagles, and given Jalen Hurt's play style it would be difficult for us to have a similar performance Sunday. Logan and Craig take some time to break down Washington's potential offense against...

Given the Commanders bye week, Logan and Craig start out the show by talking about Philadelphia's 48-22 victory. The guys say that despite the resounding difference in score, it wasn't an easy start for the Eagles, and given Jalen Hurt's play style it would be difficult for us to have a similar performance Sunday.

Logan and Craig take some time to break down Washington's potential offense against a Giants team after the successful bye week. Logan and Craig ask the question, how much do you change the game plan because of New York's injuries in the secondary or if you rely on the run game that has gotten us here?

With The Commanders sitting in 6th place in the NFC and facing the number 7 seed New York Giants, Washington has statistically taken control of their playoff birth. If the Commanders beat the Giants, they will have an 86% chance of making it to the playoffs. Logan and Craig take a second to talk about how the locker room should be feeling right now, and if all goes well, who they would like to fac...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ) - Faraz & Zach debate what kind of value Jahan Dotson could have for the fantasy playoffs with the talented rookie coming off a 9-target game before the Commanders bye in Week 14. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page:  https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy...

The Commanders had a great weekend by not playing, as they saw the Giants and Seahawks lose. Craig and Logan talk about the wild Week 14 NFL weekend, how Washington’s playoff chances stack up, and more before diving into more Commanders questions. The guys talk about how much Washington misses Cole Holcomb, and how Jamin Davis, Kam Curl, and Bobby McCain have helped replace him. Plus, how much tro...

The Commanders had a great weekend by not playing, as they saw the Giants and Seahawks lose. Craig and Logan talk about the wild Week 14 NFL weekend, how Washington’s playoff chances stack up, and more before diving into more Commanders questions.

The guys talk about how much Washington misses Cole Holcomb, and how Jamin Davis, Kam Curl, and Bobby McCain have helped replace him. Plus, how much trouble would they be in without Kendall Fuller or Benjamin St. Juste.

Logan and Craig answer the question everyone has been asking: Should Commanders Blow It All For Murray?

It's time for the Commander's week 13 bye and Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take some time to conduct a self-scout on the offense. First, the guys take a look at Taylor Heinicke and ask the question of how can he be more effective. The guys point out that there aren't a whole lot of run schemes made specifically for him and ask if that would help. Next, the guys take a look at the pace of play a...

It's time for the Commander's week 13 bye and Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take some time to conduct a self-scout on the offense. The guys take a look at Taylor Heinicke and ask the question of how can he be more effective. The guys point out that there aren't a whole lot of run schemes made specifically for him and ask if that would help.

It's time for the Commander's week 13 bye and Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take some time to conduct a self-scout on the offense. The guys take a look at the pace of play and ask, can the offense add some tempo to their scheme without cannibalizing the amazing clock control that has been a staple this whole year?

It's time for the Commander's week 13 bye and Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take some time to conduct a self-scout on the offense. Finally, the guys open up the mailbag and answer a question given to us by Kyle: How can you explain Scott Turner's scheme for the Commander's offense? 

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ) - Matt and James look at receivers that are knocking on the door of becoming superstars, as well as younger receivers that have the potential to become stars in their own right. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception chart...

The Commanders brought the game to the wire on Sunday but ended up with a tie against the New York Giants. Logan and Craig spend this episode breaking down the film from the game and looking at what went right, wrong, and how we ended with a tie. First, the guys take a look at the offense, specifically they look at how Heinicke and the passing game operated against Wink Martindale's defense. While...